Umbrella Company Czech Republic

Independent contracting in Czech Republic isn’t straightforward. You’ve got immigration issues, tax difficulties, and mountains of complex admin work. Even worse, missteps can cost you serious money, or even land you in legal trouble.

Before you consider taking a contract in Czech Republic, you should be aware of what you’re getting into – and how you can make it simpler.

Difficulties of contracting in Czech Republic

Generally, you need to have an employer sponsor in order to secure the appropriate work permit and work visa for Czech Republic.

If you’re working independently, it can be difficult to find clients willing to sponsor you. Moreover, even if your client can do this, you’ll need a new sponsor each time you decide to take on a new contract. Of course, every new sponsor will mean more paperwork.

Also, are you deeply familiar with the intricacies of the tax system in Czech Republic, as well as your own country’s laws on overseas earnings? If so, good on you!

However, if you’re like the rest of us, figuring out (much less reducing) your tax liability in Czech Republic and your home country can seem like full-time work in itself.

How Umbrella Companies in Czech Republic work

Most freelance workers aren’t mystical superheroes who successfully tackle these issues all on their own. There are companies who specialise in helping workers make the most out of their contracts.

How do they work?

Basically, an Umbrella Company acts as your full-time employer, even though you maintain your independence as a contractor. They collect and filter payments from your clients, filtering out the necessary social security and fees. You send them your timesheets, and they send you payments.

Sponsorships

Because they act as your “employer,’ they can sponsor you and provide a single work permit for multiple contracts.

Taxation

Even better, most are experts in Czech Republic and expat tax law, meaning they’ll also help you optimise your earnings.

Although the Umbrella Company is technically your “employer,” you’re essentially freeing yourself to work even more independently. You still dictate your contracts, your hours, your schedule. The Umbrella Company simply filters out the time-consuming admin and immigration issues, allowing you to focus on your new contract.

How we help with Umbrella Companies in Czech Republic

There’s a huge variety of Umbrella Companies out there; they all have different specialties and advantages. How do you find the right one for your circumstances?

We work closely with Umbrella Companies all throughout Czech Republic and match contractors with the right company for them. If you’ve already secured a contract in Czech Republic, we can help you find your best match (for free). Or, we can simply give you feedback on your situation (for free).

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